S. S. Vernon shipwreck - Two Rivers Wisconsin

In 1887 The Steamer Vernon sank near Two Rivers in a gale that swamped the ship taking the lives of almost 50 people with only a single survivor. It was a narrow vessel built in 1886 only a year before it’s sinking to carry passengers and freight. It could travel up to 15 mph which was fast for its time, but being so narrow and having a deep draft caused it to become unstable when carrying a full cargo at that speed.
Diving the Vernon is like visiting an underwater museum. As we descended on it almost the entire wreck came into view in 210 feet of water. Inside the ship there is still large amounts of mixed cargo including 400 boxes of fish, 90 tons of pig iron and barrels of what used to be apples and potato’s along with wooden bowls, jugs, potato mashers, funnels and more. Also, inside we saw bunks along with the engine towards the stern. There are two anchors on the bow and beautiful scroll work carved into the wood which I thought was special to see since so much of the wreck is covered in invasive quagga mussels. At the stern Jitka illuminated the massive rudder and prop which is impressive after 135 years underwater. We enjoyed the dive so much we did close to 40 minutes on the wreck because there is so much to see.
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[@diveaddict6885]

Epic footage great panning

[@baspoelmann3163]

Amazing that you can still penetrate a wreck of 135 years old and see all the details of the interior…!

[@DiveSquadusa]

Amazing footage! Everythings so well preserved.

[@ericvadekro8334]

So well preserved… impressive

[@kennysherrill6542]

Outstanding, I haven't dived in 20 years but thinking of recertification. Wish I could come along with you on a dive like that.👍